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The pets of CNN

Updated 5:11 PM EDT, Mon June 3, 2013
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Stewie the shih tzu-Brussels griffon mix belongs to Cynthia Rodriguez, CNN.com editor for Latino audiences. He's 6 years old and not fond of headbands.
The pets of CNN: Stewie —
Stewie the shih tzu-Brussels griffon mix belongs to Cynthia Rodriguez, CNN.com editor for Latino audiences. He's 6 years old and not fond of headbands.
Cynthia Rodriguez/CNN
Rodriguez also has a 15-year-old Central American ornate wood turtle named Boogie.
The pets of CNN: Boogie —
Rodriguez also has a 15-year-old Central American ornate wood turtle named Boogie.
Cynthia Rodriguez/CNN
CNN.com's senior tech director Ian Moraes, loves his beagle mix, Angel, because, "she is a sweet, loyal, playful friend and best dog that we have ever had," he said.
The pets of CNN: Angel —
CNN.com's senior tech director Ian Moraes, loves his beagle mix, Angel, because, "she is a sweet, loyal, playful friend and best dog that we have ever had," he said.
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CNN.com senior associate producer Jacque Wilson lives with Artemis, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt. "Unfortunately, she does a lot more sleeping than hunting," she said.
The pets of CNN: Artemis —
CNN.com senior associate producer Jacque Wilson lives with Artemis, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt. "Unfortunately, she does a lot more sleeping than hunting," she said.
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Wilson also lives with Calypso, named for the character in "The Odyssey." "She's just as good at holding people hostage," Wilson said.
The pets of CNN: Calypso —
Wilson also lives with Calypso, named for the character in "The Odyssey." "She's just as good at holding people hostage," Wilson said.
Jacque Wilson/CNN
CNN.com producer Ann Hoevel's Pembroke Welsh corgi, Belvedere, thinks he's too good for kibble, she said. "He thinks he can convince me to feed him my food if he ignores his kibble long enough," she said.
The pets of CNN: Belvedere —
CNN.com producer Ann Hoevel's Pembroke Welsh corgi, Belvedere, thinks he's too good for kibble, she said. "He thinks he can convince me to feed him my food if he ignores his kibble long enough," she said.
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CNN research analyst Kara Bryant rescued her chihuahua-pug mix (or chug), Bridget, during one of the company's Turner Volunteer Days.
The pets of CNN: Bridget —
CNN research analyst Kara Bryant rescued her chihuahua-pug mix (or chug), Bridget, during one of the company's Turner Volunteer Days.
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This is Charlie, CNN.com writer Ashley Fantz's 2-year-old French bulldog-Boston terrier mix, also called a Frenchton. "He's named after Charlie Sheen," she said, because she got him when Sheen was having his meltdown, "but also goes by Charlie Tuna or Mr. Poops."
The pets of CNN: Charlie —
This is Charlie, CNN.com writer Ashley Fantz's 2-year-old French bulldog-Boston terrier mix, also called a Frenchton. "He's named after Charlie Sheen," she said, because she got him when Sheen was having his meltdown, "but also goes by Charlie Tuna or Mr. Poops."
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CNN.com writer Ann O'Neill's cat, Mickey, has always shown spunk, she said. When she adopted him, "he rode home on my head," she said. "In a BMW convertible. With the top down."
The pets of CNN: Mickey —
CNN.com writer Ann O'Neill's cat, Mickey, has always shown spunk, she said. When she adopted him, "he rode home on my head," she said. "In a BMW convertible. With the top down."
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Daniel Jeremiah France is the Chihuahua dog-son of Lisa France, the senior producer for entertainment for CNN.com. "I love that he is so smart that he keeps himself on a schedule," she said. "He even tucks himself in the bed at night!"
The pets of CNN: Daniel —
Daniel Jeremiah France is the Chihuahua dog-son of Lisa France, the senior producer for entertainment for CNN.com. "I love that he is so smart that he keeps himself on a schedule," she said. "He even tucks himself in the bed at night!"
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CNN.com Schools of Thought editor Jamie Gumbrecht shares a home with "two-and-a-half pitties." Karl and Emma were litter mates rescued as puppies. Their "little brother," Eugene, was rescued years later, and although he looks like a pit bull, he never topped 30 pounds.
The pets of CNN: Emma, Karl and Eugene —
CNN.com Schools of Thought editor Jamie Gumbrecht shares a home with "two-and-a-half pitties." Karl and Emma were litter mates rescued as puppies. Their "little brother," Eugene, was rescued years later, and although he looks like a pit bull, he never topped 30 pounds.
Jamie Gumbrecht/CNN
Felix, an American short hair cat, lives with Nnedike Ugoji, a member of the CNN digital marketing team. "He has such a great personality," she said, "and always looks like he's up to something."
The pets of CNN: Felix —
Felix, an American short hair cat, lives with Nnedike Ugoji, a member of the CNN digital marketing team. "He has such a great personality," she said, "and always looks like he's up to something."
Nnedike Ugoji/CNN
This is Gus Williams, German shepherd and family pet of Kimberly Jones from the CNN digital marketing team. "He's both outdoorsy and pampered," she said of the dog, who goes on special hikes with other German shepherds and tags along on weekend spa getaways with his owners.
The pets of CNN: Gus —
This is Gus Williams, German shepherd and family pet of Kimberly Jones from the CNN digital marketing team. "He's both outdoorsy and pampered," she said of the dog, who goes on special hikes with other German shepherds and tags along on weekend spa getaways with his owners.
Kimberly Jones/CNN
Lupee, a cairn terrier who belongs to CNN.com senior product strategy analyst Matt Henesy, has a confusing approach to the game of fetch, he said.
The pets of CNN: Lupee —
Lupee, a cairn terrier who belongs to CNN.com senior product strategy analyst Matt Henesy, has a confusing approach to the game of fetch, he said.
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Maddux, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, is owned by CNN.com video associate producer Karol Brinkley. "He loves to cuddle and be around people," she said. "There's no better place for him than in someone's lap."
The pets of CNN: Maddux —
Maddux, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, is owned by CNN.com video associate producer Karol Brinkley. "He loves to cuddle and be around people," she said. "There's no better place for him than in someone's lap."
Karol Brinkley/CNN
This Great Dane-mixed-with-other-stuff is Mikey, the constant companion of CNN.com video producer Jarrett Bellini. "Mikey loves to go for car rides," he said. "He loves them so much, in fact, that he barfs pretty much every time."
The pets of CNN: Mikey —
This Great Dane-mixed-with-other-stuff is Mikey, the constant companion of CNN.com video producer Jarrett Bellini. "Mikey loves to go for car rides," he said. "He loves them so much, in fact, that he barfs pretty much every time."
Jarrett Bellini/CNN
Mister Friendly sort of adopted CNN.com DXG user experience lead Robert Hamberger. "When he showed up in our house and decided to stay, we formulated a complicated plan to give him a name tag with a URL, so the owners could <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmrfriendlycat.tumblr.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">follow his exploits and contact us</a>," he said. "Ultimately we found the owners, and they let us keep him!"
The pets of CNN: Mister Friendly —
Mister Friendly sort of adopted CNN.com DXG user experience lead Robert Hamberger. "When he showed up in our house and decided to stay, we formulated a complicated plan to give him a name tag with a URL, so the owners could follow his exploits and contact us," he said. "Ultimately we found the owners, and they let us keep him!"
Robert Hamberger/CNN
CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin never owned a dog before she adopted her pug, Pugsley, who she also calls "killer." Not only does he think he's a person, she said, but his "two favorite words are 'ice cream!'"
The pets of CNN: Pugsley —
CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin never owned a dog before she adopted her pug, Pugsley, who she also calls "killer." Not only does he think he's a person, she said, but his "two favorite words are 'ice cream!'"
Brooke Baldwin/CNN
CNN.com's Todd Leopold shares his home with Queenie, a cat with a decidedly feminine outlook on life.
The pets of CNN: Queenie —
CNN.com's Todd Leopold shares his home with Queenie, a cat with a decidedly feminine outlook on life.
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FOR MORE PETS, CLICK THE RIGHT ARROW BELOW!<br /><br />CNN.com Health producer Ashley Hayes says her cat is youthful for her 16 years. "She's very busy and doesn't have much spare time," she said, "but when she does, she is an expert at seeking out patches of sunlight."
The pets of CNN: Roo —
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CNN.com Health producer Ashley Hayes says her cat is youthful for her 16 years. "She's very busy and doesn't have much spare time," she said, "but when she does, she is an expert at seeking out patches of sunlight."
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Ron, the black Labrador and Penny, the springer spaniel, belong to CNN National Desk assignment editor Stephanie Gallman. "They are wild and quirky, but loveable pups who love living at the beach, going swimming, chasing tennis balls and going on car rides," she said.
The pets of CNN: Ron and Penny —
Ron, the black Labrador and Penny, the springer spaniel, belong to CNN National Desk assignment editor Stephanie Gallman. "They are wild and quirky, but loveable pups who love living at the beach, going swimming, chasing tennis balls and going on car rides," she said.
Stephanie Gallman/CNN
CNN.com custom content producer Katie McLaughlin is the proud pet owner of S'More the cat. "S'more was rescued from a fire as a newborn," she said. "She is adorable but always ready to attack."
The pets of CNN: S'More —
CNN.com custom content producer Katie McLaughlin is the proud pet owner of S'More the cat. "S'more was rescued from a fire as a newborn," she said. "She is adorable but always ready to attack."
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CNN.com user experience architect Sophia Voychehovski's cats Zeek, the stripey cat, and Szary, the gray cat, clearly love to help her with her work.
The pets of CNN: Zeek and Szary —
CNN.com user experience architect Sophia Voychehovski's cats Zeek, the stripey cat, and Szary, the gray cat, clearly love to help her with her work.
Sophia Voychehovski/CNN
Zoila is CNN.com mobile senior associate producer Callie Carmichael's self-conscious beagle.
The pets of CNN: Zoila —
Zoila is CNN.com mobile senior associate producer Callie Carmichael's self-conscious beagle.
Callie Carmichael/CNN
Senior research librarian for CNN Amy Roberts is the proud owner of Kermit.
The pets of CNN: Kermit —
Senior research librarian for CNN Amy Roberts is the proud owner of Kermit.
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